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Today marked the first official full squad workout at Fenway South. The entire team is here and we are only a few days before Grapefruit League games commence. Here’s a look at some images from the past couple days.

FORT MYERS, FL- FEBRUARY 17: Manager John Farrell #53 of the Boston Red Sox addresses the team during a meeting on February 17, 2017 at jetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox) ***LOCAL CAPTION*** John Farrell

FORT MYERS, FL- FEBRUARY 17: Manager John Farrell #53 of the Boston Red Sox addresses the team during a meeting on February 17, 2017 at jetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox) ***LOCAL CAPTION*** John Farrell

(Most 0f) The boys were back at it at Fenway South a day ahead of the first official Spring Training for pitchers and catchers tomorrow. New pitcher Chris Sale is understandably generating the most buzz. Here’s a look a few of my frames from this morning…

FORT MYERS, FL- FEBRUARY 13: Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox waits for a new belt as clubhouse manager Thomas McLaughlin peeks his head out of the equipment room on February 13, 2017 at jetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox)***LOCAL CAPTION*** Christian Vazquez;Thomas McLaughlin

FORT MYERS, FL- FEBRUARY 13: Boston Red Sox President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski speaks with members of the media on February 13, 2017 at jetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox)***LOCAL CAPTION*** David Dombrowski

Sports victory parades in Boston are starting to become somewhat common-today marked the tenth since 2001- but that doesn’t seem to diminish the enthusiasm of the crowd. I was stationed in Copley Square covering the Patriot’s parade for Getty Images and the crowd was bananas! What an unbelievable turnout in the rain and snow. Here is a look at some of my favorites from Copley:

BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 07: Fans gather in Copley Square before the start of a New England Patriots victory parade on February 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael J. Ivins/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 07: Fans gather in Copley Square before the start of a New England Patriots victory parade on February 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael J. Ivins/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 07: Fans gather in Copley Square before the start of a New England Patriots victory parade on February 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael J. Ivins/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 07: New England Patriots cheerleaders walk down Boylston Street during a victory parade on February 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael J. Ivins/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 07: A fan of the New England Patriots gestures towards the camera following a victory parade on February 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael J. Ivins/Getty Images)

It was a busy January around Fenway Park “Frozen Fenway” games and activities taking place over a two-month period and I especially enjoyed watching my alma mater, Boston University, play up (and win) up close. Here is a selection of some of my favorite images from the ice.

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 08: Boston University Terrier Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson #23 prepares to take the ice against the University of Massachusetts Minuteman at Fenway Park on January 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 08: Boston University Terriers Gabriel Chabot #10 greets Bobo Carpenter #14 before they take the ice against the University of Massachusetts Minuteman at Fenway Park on January 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 08: Members of the Boston University Terriers and the University of Massachusetts Minuteman ice hockey teams line up for the national anthem before a game at Fenway Park on January 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 08: Boston University Terriers wait to take the ice before facing the University of Massachusetts Minuteman at Fenway Park on January 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 08: Gabriel Chabot #10 of the Boston University Terriers faces off against Steven Iacobellis #16 of the University of Massachusetts Minuteman at Fenway Park on January 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 08: Boston University Terriers mens ice hockey goalkeeper Jake Oettinger #29 waits for the puck to drop against the University of Massachusetts Minuteman at Fenway Park on January 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 08: Boston University fans cheers as their team takes the ice against the University of Massachusetts Minuteman at Fenway Park on January 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 08: Chad Krys #5 of the Boston University Terriers celebrates a goal against the University of Massachusetts Minuteman at Fenway Park on January 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: Members of the University of Connecticut Huskies watch from the bench during the third period of a Hockey East game against the University of Maine Black Bears at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 08: Graham McPhee #27 of the Boston College Eagles heads towards the locker room after the first period against the Providence Friars at Fenway Park on January 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 11: Cam Dutra #31 of the of the Xaverian Brothers Hawks makes a save against the Malden Catholic Lancers during a Capital One Frozen Fenway high school game at Fenway Park on January 11, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: Light fingers one the ballpark facade as the Maine Black Bears play the University of Connecticut Huskies during the second period of a Hockey East game at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: Patrick Holway #2 of the Maine Black Bears takes a shot against Adam Huska #30 of the University of Connecticut Huskies during the third period of a Hockey East game at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: Cam Brown #21 of the Maine Black Bears reacts after scoring a goal against the University of Connecticut Huskies during the first period of a Hockey East game at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: Cedric Lacroix #14 of the Maine Black Bears walks onto the ice before a Hockey East game against the University of Connecticut Huskies at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: Maine Black Bears goalkeeper Rob McGovern #35 prepares to lead his team onto the ice to face the University of Connecticut Huskies at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 08: Boston University Terriers goalkeeper Jake Oettinger #29 watches the action against the University of Massachusetts Minuteman at Fenway Park on January 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 08: Unused were covered in snow as the Boston College Eagles against the Providence Friars played at Fenway Park on January 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: The University of Maine Black Bears play the University of Connecticut Huskies during the second period of a Hockey East game at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 11: Cam Dutra #31 of the of the Xaverian Brothers Hawks follows the action in the shadows against the Malden Catholic Lancers during a Capital One Frozen Fenway high school game at Fenway Park on January 11, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: Jessie Schwartz #17 of the University of Connecticut Huskies talks to his teammates before the start of the second period of a Hockey East game against the University of Maine Black Bears at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: Blaine Byron #89 stands with his Maine Black Bear teammates for the national anthem before a game against the University of Connecticut Huskies at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: Chase Pearson #12 of the Maine Black Bears and Joseph Masonius #13 of the University of Connecticut Huskies fight for possession of the puck during the second period of a Hockey East game at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: A member of the University of Maine marching band screams her support for the Black Bears as they take the ice against the University of Connecticut Huskies during the second period of a Hockey East game at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: Chase Pearson #12 of the Maine Black Bears fights with Benjamin Freeman #24 of the University of Connecticut Huskies for control of the puck during the third period of a Hockey East game at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 11: Justin Collins #10 of the Malden Catholic Lancers and Jared Grier #4 of the Xaverian Brothers Hawks fight for the puck during a Capital One Frozen Fenway game at Fenway Park on January 11, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 08: The Boston University Terriers mens ice hockey team faces off against the University of Massachusetts Minuteman at Fenway Park on January 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: Cam Brown #21 of the Maine Black Bears attempts to block a slap shot taken by Joseph Masonius #13 of the University of Connecticut Huskies during the first period of a Hockey East game at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: Cam Brown #21 of the Maine Black Bears reacts after scoring a goal against Adam Huska #30 of the University of Connecticut Huskies during the first period of a Hockey East game at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: Ryan Smith #5 of the Maine Black Bears is checked into the corner by Philip Nyberg #26 of the University of Connecticut Huskies during the first period of a Hockey East game at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: The University of Maine Black Bears face off against the University of Connecticut Huskies during the second period of a Hockey East game at Fenway Park on January 14, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 16: Rohene Ward performs during the Frozen Fenway Winter Party on Ice at Fenway Park on January 16, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 16: Richard Dornbush reforms a backflip during the Frozen Fenway Winter Party on Ice at Fenway Park on January 16, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Wow. What a ride. From Ft. Myers in February to Cleveland in October, this was a season of ups and downs, of victory and triumph, of #windancerepeat, #thankyoupapi, and ultimately of heartbreak and heartfelt goodbye’s. We saw enough of one MVP candidate to get excited for the future and and more than enough of another to reflect on the past.

Now that I’ve had a couple of days to unwind from the past few weeks I’ve pulled together some of my favorite photos from the season to share. I hope you enjoy them. Here is to the offseason…onward to ’17!

FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 22: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red greets players in the clubhouse after arriving in Spring Training camp on February 22, 2016 at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 24: Members of the Boston Red Sox stretch on the practice field during the first full team Spring Training practice on February 24, 2016 at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Boston Red Sox

FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 22: David Price #24 and David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox drive off of the field on February 22, 2016 at jetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price; David Ortiz

BOSTON, MA – MAY 11: Maverick Schutte of Cheyenne, Wyoming watches batting practice with David Ortiz #34 and Manager John Farrell #53 of the Boston Red Sox on May 11, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Schutte has undergone more than 30 surgical procedures because of a congenital heart defect and on Friday May 7th Ortiz delivered on a promise to him and hit a home run against the Yankees in New York. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz;John Farrell;Maverick Schutte

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 23: Travis Shaw #47 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after a near grand slam turned into a sacrifice fly against the Chicago White Sox in the seventh inning on June 23, 16 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Travis Shaw

BOSTON, MA – JULY 6: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox hits a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers in the first inning on July 6, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

BOSTON, MA – JULY 6: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers in the first inning on July 6, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

BOSTON, MA – JULY 4: Volunteers hold the flag in place before the start of a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers on July 4, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fenway Park

BOSTON, MA – JULY 19: Fans scream for autographs before the start of a game between the Boston Red Sox and the San Francisco Giants in the first inning on July 19, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 13: Fans plead for autographs following a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 13, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

BOSTON, MA – MAY 10: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox knocks down a hard ground ball against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning on May 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts

BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Manager John Farrell #53 of the Boston Red Sox stands in the dugout before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 31, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Farrell

BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 26: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox returns medals to Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman after holding them while she delivers a ceremonial first pitch on August 26, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz;Aly Raisman

BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox steals second base just ahead of a tag by Brian Dozier #2 of the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning on July 24, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts;Brian Dozier

BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 14: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox gets drenched in powerade after three home run performance lead the Red Sox to a 16-2 victory and a series sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 14: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox hits a two-run home run, his second of the game, against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning on August 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 13: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox signs autographs before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 13, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 11: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox salutes towards the grandstands during batting practice before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on April 11, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 27: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox bumps fists with a teammate before a game against the New York Yankees on September 27, 2016 at Yankee Stadium in the New York, NY. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – SEPTEMBER 25: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox avoids the tag of Curt Casali #19 of the Tampa Bay Rays to score a go-ahead run in the tenth inning on September 25, 2016 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia;Curt Casali

FT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 20: David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox wipes his brow while signing autographs for fans on February 20, 2016 at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida . (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price

BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 31: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a double against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning on August 31, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 29: David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox dresses up with Jimmy Fund patient Layla Flint before entering a photo booth during the Red Sox 15th Annual WEEI-NESN Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon on August 29, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price

BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 14: Andrew Benintendi #40 of the Boston Red Sox is tagged out at the plate by Tuffy Gosewisch #8 of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning on August 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Benintendi

BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a game winning double against the Houston Astros in the eleventh inning on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 14: Rick Porcello #22 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning on August 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rick Porcello

BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 14: Fans attempt to cool off in a mist sprayer during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fenway Park

BOSTON, MA – JULY 19: Rick Porcello #22 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning on July 19, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rick Porcello

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – SEPTEMBER 23: Drew Pomeranz #31 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning on September 23, 2016 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Drew Pomeranz

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – SEPTEMBER 25: Fans snap pictures of David Ortiz #34 of theBoston Red Sox as he enters the dugout before the start of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 25, 2016 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

BOSTON, MA – MAY 15: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after closing out a 10-9 victory over the Houston Astros in the ninth inning on May 15, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Craig Kimbrel

BOSTON, MA – JULY 19: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox talks to Johnny Cueto #47 of the San Francisco Giants on July 19, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz;Johnny Cueto

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 18: Rick Porcello #22 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning on June 18, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rick Porcello

BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 1: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox hugs fellow Dominican Al Horford of the Boston Celtics during a ceremony honoring his accomplishments off the field on October 1, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz;Al Horford

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – SEPTEMBER 24: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after a grand slam by Dustin Pedroia #15 against the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh inning on September 24, 2016 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox takes second base with him after hitting a game winning double against the Houston Astros in the eleventh inning on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 30: Hanley Ramirez #13 and David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox joke around on August 30, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz;Hanley Ramirez

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 27: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with David Ortiz #34 after hitting a grand slam against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning on April 27, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Pedroia; David Ortiz

BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 12: David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning on September 12, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 27: Jackie Bradley Jr. #25 of the Boston Red Sox makes a diving catch against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning on April 27, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – SEPTEMBER 24: Fans react to David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox before the start of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 24, 2016 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

BOSTON, MA – JUNE 23: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox and NESN reporter Guerin Austin are doused in Powerade after Bogaerts hit a game-winning single against the Chicago White Sox in the tenth inning on June 23, 16 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Xander Bogaerts

BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros in the third inning on May 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 27: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox talks on the phone in traveling secretary Jack McCormick’s office in the visitors clubhouse before a game against the New York Yankees on September 27, 2016 at Yankee Stadium in the New York, NY. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 17: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox attempts to catch a ball hit by Didi Gregorius #18 of the New York Yankees in the fourth inning on September 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 28: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox talks to members of the media before a game against the New York Yankees on September 28, 2016 at Yankee Stadium in the New York, NY. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – SEPTEMBER 25: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox receives a gift of Dominican cigars from Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays on September 25, 2016 in the visitors clubhouse at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. Ortiz had declined a public ceremony out of respect for recently deceased Florida Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Oritz;Evan Longoria

BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 29: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox slaps hands with Make-A-Wish recipient Grant Edwards from Mandan, North Dakota while his brother Christian watches on August 29, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 27: Travis Shaw #47, Brock Holt #12, Mookie Betts #50 and Andrew Benintendi #40 of the Boston Red Sox look at phones and iPads in the visitors clubhouse before a game against the New York Yankees on September 27, 2016 at Yankee Stadium in the New York, NY. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Travis Shaw;Brock Holt;Mookie Betts;Andrew Benintendi

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – SEPTEMBER 24: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox talks to Marco Hernandez #41 in the batting cage before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 24, 2016 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 17: Hanley Ramirez #2 of the Boston Red Sox is doused with Powerade after leading the Red Sox to a 6-5 win over the New York Yankees on September 17, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez

CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 6: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox applies a tag on an attempted pickoff of Jason Kipnis #22 of the Cleveland Indians in the fifth inning of game one of the American League Division Series on October 6, 2016 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 28: Manager John Farrell #53 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after the Red Sox clinched the American League East on September 28, 2016 at Yankee Stadium in the New York, NY. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Farrell

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 28: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with teammates after the Red Sox clinched the American League East on September 28, 2016 at Yankee Stadium in the New York, NY. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts

BOSTON,MA – OCTOBER 2: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox watches a tribute video with former and current teammates during a ceremony in his honor before his last regular season game on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in the Boston, MA. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

BOSTON,MA – OCTOBER 2: David Oritz #34 of the Boston Red Sox thanks the fans while giving a speech accompanied by his father Leo during a ceremony honoring him before his final regular season game on October 2, 2016 at Fenway Park in the Boston, MA. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz

BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 10: An emotional David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox tips his cap to the fans after his final game after the Red Sox lost to the Cleveland Indians in game three of the American League Division Series on October 10, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Ivins/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz